Flexcompute
Computational Mechanics Scientist (Structural Solver)
Watertown, Massachusetts, United States
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About the role
- Flexcompute is a cutting-edge technology startup that specializes in ultra-fast simulation technology. Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips. Our customer base includes both household names and startups
- in emerging industries. Our company was founded by world-renowned leaders in simulation technology from Stanford University and MIT. Backed by top VC firms, we are poised to disrupt the billion-dollar engineering simulation industry with our fast-growing trajectory We prioritize fundamental understanding over tool proficiency. We are looking for an
Responsibilities
- Solver Formulation: Derive and implement governing equations for structural mechanics, ensuring thermodynamic consistency and physical accuracy across linear and non-linear regimes.
- Numerical Architecture: Design the core numerical framework.
- Derive and implement governing equations for structural mechanics, ensuring thermodynamic consistency and physical accuracy across linear and non-linear regimes.
- Design the core numerical framework.
Requirements
- Strong General Programming: Proficiency in at least one high-level language (C++, Python, Julia, Rust, or Fortran) with a focus on algorithmic efficiency.
- Experience with C++ for scientific computing.
- Advanced Numerical Analysis: You have a theoretical mastery of numerical PDEs.
- First-Principles Thinking: Demonstrated ability to solve novel problems where no textbook solution exists.
Nice to have
- Flexcompute is a cutting-edge technology startup that specializes in ultra-fast simulation technology.
- Our products are utilized by companies in designing and optimizing technology products, with applications ranging from designing airplanes and cars to wind turbines and quantum computing chips.
- Our customer base includes both household names and startups in emerging industries.
- Our solvers (Flow360, Tidy3D) are not just faster
- they are effectively instant, reducing simulation times from days to minutes using massive GPU parallelism and proprietary algorithms.
- Intellectual Density:
- Our team of ~90 includes over 50 PhDs from MIT, Stanford, and top research labs.
- You will work alongside peers who will challenge your thinking and elevate your work daily.
Compensation
- Competitive salary + meaningful equity in a fast-growing startup.
Benefits
- Well-being: Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance; 401(k); and a gym/fitness allowance.
- Continuous Learning:
Company info
- Our company was founded by world-renowned leaders in simulation technology from Stanford University and MIT.
- About Flexcompute We are a "Physics Intelligence" company making hardware innovation as easy as software.
- Stability & Growth: We are a Series C stage company with significant funding, revenue-generating products, and a clear path to disrupting the $20B+ simulation market.
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